Señó (en. Breast)

/seˈɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A sign or indication that is presented in a person or thing.
The sign of concern on his face was evident.
El seño de preocupación en su rostro era evidente.
The distinctive appearance or physical aspect of someone.
His elegant sign made him stand out in the crowd.
Su seño elegante lo hacía destacar entre la multitud.
A movement or gesture that indicates something.
He made a sign to indicate that she should come.
Hizo un seño para indicarle que viniera.

Etymology

From Latin 'signum', which means sign.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a sign
To make a gesture or signal with the face.
hacer un seño
a sign of approval
A facial expression that indicates something is acceptable.
un seño de aprobación
sign of pain
An expression that shows suffering.
seño de dolor

Related Words

signal
Indicative or sign that helps in the interpretation of something.
señal
sign
Visible marker that communicates an idea or message.
signo
gesture
Movement of the hand or body that expresses meaning.
gesto

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to someone who displays an attitude of disdain.
He looked at me with a sign that made me feel uncomfortable.
Me miró con un seño que me hizo sentir incómodo.
Tone or facial expression of scorn or mockery.
The sign he put on when I spoke was very eloquent.
El seño que puso cuando hablé fue muy elocuente.